Consideration: "...in consideration of a marriage to be speedily had and solemnized between the William Nicholson and Elizabeth Burges, daughter to the said Edward Burges..."

Signiature: Edward BurgesWitnesses: Samuel Young, Samuel Chambers

Description: Two separate tracts, Part of a tract called "Puddington Harbour" originnally granted to George Puddington for 700 a. By LWT George Puddington devised tract to Edward Burgess. The tract lies on south side of South River adjacent to a tract called "Puddington" and contains 178 acres. Also, all that tract called "Puddington" originally likewise granted to George Puddington for 160 acres but now upon resurvey found to contain 222 acres. This tract was likewise devised by the LWT of George Puddington to Edward Burgess. The tract is on the south side of South River on Jacobs Creek, adjacent to the land of Dr. More, originally laid out for Colonel William Burgess this indenture for 400 acres.

Release of dower: Sarah Burges.

My note: Note the wording "in consideration of marriage to be speedily had". Indeed, the marriage took place on 15 Aug, 1704, the day after the date of the deed transfer. Also, note that the first child of William Nicholson and Elizabeth Burgess was born only five months later on 28 Dec 1704

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